Author Interview: Jenni Bara
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with friend of the podcast Jenni Bara, author of Wild Pitch, Finding Out, More Than a Hero, and more!
Jenni Bara is an indie romance writer with a lifelong passion for telling stories. Even as a young child, she would craft tales with her endless imagination; she's improved her skills since the days of scaring younger cousins with ghost stories, but her love for books and storytelling has never wavered.
In her everyday life, she is a paralegal for family law writing unhappily ever afters. So naturally, she spends her free time writing happy endings and anything that keeps her laughing, including life with her kids.
Listen in as we chat more about Jenni’s books, her favorite ghost story, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @jennibarabooks
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Episode 30—You Are Such A F*cking Liar, Camille!: The Fall of the House of Usher
Hello, Fellow Nerds and welcome back to season 5! This week, we discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work. Join us by watching episode 3 and reading
The Murders in the Rue Morgue!
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What do you know about the cold cases of Kathy Netherland, Jason Ellis and Crystal Rogers in Bardstown, KY?
-What real life companies have harmed consumers intentionally?
-What are the craziest animal experiments you have heard of?
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Show links:
https://www.decof.com/documents/dangerous-products.pdf
https://www.livescience.com/33420-6-craziest-animal-experiments.html
https://listverse.com/2020/10/30/top-10-outlandish-science-experiments-performed-on-animals/
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/187y4GRgFQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.instagram.com/esme.louisee/?hl=en
Upcoming Book Club Schedule:
Fall of the House of Usher & Edgar Allan Poe
2/6 - Murder in the Rue Morgue
2/13 - The Black Cat
2/20 - The Tell-Tale Heart
2/27 - Goldbug
3/6 - The Pit and the Pendulum
3/13 - The Raven
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver
begins on March 20: schedule coming soon!
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Episode 29—Bring Your Own Tarp: The Fall of the House of Usher
Hello, Fellow Nerds and welcome back to season 5! This week, we discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work.
Join us by watching episode 2 and reading The Masque of the Red Death! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What are the craziest experiences money can buy?
-What do you know about the symbolism of the Masque of the Red Death?
-Go read Never Bet the Devil Your Head by Edgar Allan Poe to see where Camille’s Dammit, Toby! originates
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Show links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closer_(Nine_Inch_Nails_song)
3. https://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/first-time-guide-burning-man
Upcoming Book Club Schedule:
Fall of the House of Usher & Edgar Allan Poe
2/6 - Murder in the Rue Morgue
2/13 - The Black Cat
2/20 - The Tell-Tale Heart
2/27 - Goldbug
3/6 - The Pit and the Pendulum
3/13 - The Raven
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver begins on March 20: schedule coming soon!
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Episode 28—Creeper Husband Cousin Man: The Fall of the House of Usher
Hello, Fellow Nerds and welcome back to season 5! For the next 8 weeks, we will be discussing the show The Fall of the House of Usher and reading the corresponding Edgar Allan Poe work.
Join us by watching episode 1 and reading The Raven! Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-Do you know how Edgar Allan Poe’s obituary reads?
-Did you know that people have woken up alive in the mortuary after being presumed dead? And been buried alive?
-Did Edgar Allan Poe have Small D!ck Energy?
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Show links:
The Raven as read by Basil Rathbone
https://www.historyhit.com/buried-alive-stories/
https://mashable.com/article/woman-wakes-up-in-morgue
6. https://www.ranker.com/list/real-people-who-woke-up-in-morgue/amy-robleski
Upcoming Book Club Schedule:
Fall of the House of Usher & Edgar Allan Poe
1/23 - A Midnight Dreary
1/30 - The Masque of the Red Death
2/6 - Murder in the Rue Morgue
2/13 - The Black Cat
2/20 - The Tell-Tale Heart
2/27 - Goldbug
3/6 - The Pit and the Pendulum
3/13 - The Raven
Scythe & Sparrow by Brynne Weaver begins on March 20: schedule coming soon!
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2024 Book Superlatives
Hello fellow nerds! On today's episode, we are sharing all of our favorites from 2024! Join us as we discuss the following: -Our fave reads
-The books that surprised us the most
-The most underrated authors we read this year Show links:
New read along schedule coming soon!
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Nerdy Rewind: We All Might Be Frank Sinatra’s Kid - Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
Hello, fellow nerds! We are finishing up our holiday rewind with chapters 17-33 of @tessabaileyisanauthor book, "Wreck the Halls"! This week, we're discussing these chapters, celebrity paternity scandals and imposter syndrome.
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Show links:
Fancast
Melody
Beat
Octavia
Danielle
Joseph
Trina
Fletcher
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Nerdy Rewind: Sweet Beat - Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
Hello fellow nerds! Today, we are re-releasing season 3, episode 13 of Tessa Bailey's Wreck the Halls!
In this episode, we have a special guest host, Brian, from the @rocknrollbedtimestories podcast and he’ll be discussing the top three most ridiculous band breakups of all time. Then, we’ll chat more about Fleetwood Mac and how nostalgia can be bad for your mental health.
Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "The Beat Crush". It can be found in this cocktail post or at ournerdiestthing.com
Show links:
“Rocket Queen” by Guns & Roses
Keanu Reeves as John Wick
Mr. Belding on Saved By the Bell
https://wearethestoryguys.com/podcast/episode-76-fleetwood-mac-vs-rumours/
Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac
Haunted Hotel in Kentucky
Author Emily Rath
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Episode 26—Read-Along: Let’s Go Hammurabi!
Nerds - it's time for our final read along episode for Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 23-Bonus Chapter.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What does blimmin mean in Irish Slang?
-What do you know about industrial batch ovens?
-Where does an “eye for an eye” come from? And what does that have to do with the Code of Hammurabi?
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Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we chat about Snowy Day Reads!
Show links:
Read Along Schedule: Be on the look out for our re-release of Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey - a perfect spicy holiday read!
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Episode 25—Our Nerdiest Thing: Snow Day Reads + Author James Sutter!
Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following:
-Do you prefer cozy or baby making books on snowy days?
-What’s your snowy day book recommendation?
-Need a recommendation to make you feel like you aren’t isolated in the cold weather? Mindy gives us her recs! Release news:
Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyke
What the Woods Took by Courtney Gould
A Deception of Courts by Ben Alderman
Kingdom of Deceit and Desire by Leslie Sullivan
Keep Me by Sara Cate
Show links:
Join us on Thursday for our final read along episode of Leather & Lark, chapters 23-Bonus Chapter! Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Watch this episode via our studio feed on YouTube! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!
Episode 24—Read-Along: Tossed Salad
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 20-22. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Who is Doctor D3ath?
-What do you know of Corenza Townsend?
-How are biometrics used and how can they be controversial?
-Is butt stuff liberating women to be comfortable in their sexuality?
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https://wondery.com/shows/dr-death/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Duntsch Read Along Schedule: December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed to hang out with us in person! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!
Episode 23—Read-Along: A K!nk is Born
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 16-19.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What is your favorite Irish slang?
-What is the psychology behind doing the deed in public?
-Are there benefits of choking during sexy times?
Swipe for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “D!ckmatized”
Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we chat about Crazy Book Boyfriends!
Show links:
Read Along Schedule: November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 22—Our Nerdiest Thing: Crazy Book Boyfriend Moves
Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following: -What are the most psycho scenes from book boyfriends?
-What are your favorite panty dropper book boy/girl friend moves?
-What are your unique special talents?
Release news:
A Better Engagement Ellory Douglas Nov 25 (Whit)
When the Rain Falls Rea Riley Nov 15 (Whit)
The Songbird & the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent- Nov 19
The Whispering Night by Susan Dennard - Nov 19
Not for the Faint of Heart - Lex Croucher - Nov 26
Show links:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or 988
35. LGBT National Help Center at (888) 843-4564 Join us on Thursday for our read along episode of Leather & Lark, chapters 16-19!
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Episode 21—Read-Along: Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 13-15. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Have you ever been dickmatized?
-Have you heard of the Gary Plauche revenge k!ll!ing?
-What do you know about the Spear of Destiny in religious lore? Swipe for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Constantine” Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we chat about the movie and comic, Constantine! Show links:
https://museumreplicas.com/the-spear-of-destiny?srsltid=AfmBOoq2_brYG4FL5tXdaEWKtTEjMLF3xNRAdtbEQQk7Am08onTu-VhT
https://www.goodcatholic.com/discover-st-longinus-and-the-spear-of-destiny/#:~:text=Longinus%20and%20the%20“Spear%20of,still%20remains%20shrouded%20in%20mystery.
https://www.si.edu/es/object/yt_2GyyYKAfXcs?TSPD_101_R0=083ccf6c57ab200055cd7ed625c64f39c92e65e10065bc969632f8f87ba6eb2fe4dd882e019de59608e6c0c6ef14300082de5a18d4dd3c40c7f51f7c4f1126dacc3ba6e7547520776a2ec27c98a8377c4d1bdc6970bd20352e341d38f1cf79cf Read Along Schedule: Leather and Lark November 21st: Ch 16-19 November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed to hang out with us in person! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!
Episode 20—Our Nerdiest Thing: Constantine
Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following:-All our favorite parts of the Constantine movie
-How does Constantine the movie differ from the comic?
-Does Gavin Rossdale cut it as a demon?
-What we are reading, watching and loving
Release news:
Is She Really Going Out With Him? By Sophie Cousens - November 19
My Favorite Holidate by Lauren Blakely Nov 12
The Penalty by DC Kile Nov 8
Everybody is a Liar by Liv Constantine - Nov 12
Dead Girls Don’t Dream by Nino Cipri - Nov 12
The Courting of Bristol Keats - Mary E Pearson - Nov 12
The Syndicator by RuNyx - Nov 15
Show links:
https://kentwired.com/78004/uncategorized/constantine-cant-compare-to-its-comic-book-counterpart/
https://www.cbr.com/constantine-film-changes-improved-character/
https://www.reddit.com/r/DC_Cinematic/comments/17cn5tl/how_accurate_is_the_constantine_movie_to_the/
Join us on Thursday for our read along episode of Leather & Lark, chapters 13-15!
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Episode 19—Read-Along: Gold Star Trophies
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 10-12.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: - What do the names Covachi and Montaque have to do with symbolism in the book?
-What are the most unhinged IRL serial unaliver trophies?
-How do criminals distance themselves from their crimes with words/deceptive 911 calls?
- How can you use crafting as a catharsis?
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Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we recommend our fave sports romance books!
Show links:
https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2016/10/14/monstrous-mementos-seven-creepy-serial-killer-trophies/1227805
Read Along Schedule: Leather and Lark November 14th: Ch 13-15 November 21st: Ch 16-19 November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 18—Our Nerdiest Thing: Sports Romance Reads + Author Ellory Douglas!
Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following:
-Our favorite sports balls books
-Books & Bourbon Spooky Soiree
-Winning a chili cook off and at the art of small talk
-What we are reading, watching and loving
Release news
If You Need Me by Helena Hunting - November 14
The Check Down by Brandy Pelletier - Nov. 8
The Wrong Quarterback by C.R. Jane - November 22
Puck & Prejudice by Lia Riley - Nov. 12
Don’t let the forest in - cg Drew’s - Oct 29
Wildblood - AJ Vrana- Oct 29
The Debutants by Olivia Worley - Oct 29
Hexed by Emily McIntyre - Nov 5
Show links:
Join us on Thursday for our read along episode of Leather & Lark, chapters 10-12!
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Episode 17—Read-Along: Glitter Parade of Revenge
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book 2 in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 6-9.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What do Craic, Meadowlark, and Leviathan mean in relation to this book?
-What do 9 years & 9 months and Helen Keller have to do with a dog named Hachiko?
-What are your favorite revenge pranks?
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Show links:
Read Along Schedule:
Leather and Lark
November 7th: Ch 10-12
November 14th: Ch 13-15
November 21st: Ch 16-19
November 28th: No Read Along
December 5th: Ch 20-22
December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 16—Read-Along: Pizza, Beer, and Extra Calcium
Hello fellow nerds/orb weavers! It's time to start Leather & Lark from The Ruinous Love Trilogy with the Prologue through chapter 5! If you love pizza and beer, you are in for a treat with these chapters.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -How does the Leather and Lark timeline match up with Butcher and Blackbird?
-Do you know any real life enemies to lovers stories?
-What exactly does a crime scene cleaner do?
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Show links:
https://www.aftermath.com/content/becoming-a-crime-scene-cleaner-what-are-the-qualifications/
https://www.spauldingdecon.com/blog/all-about-crime-scene-cleaning
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-crime-scene-cleaner
Read Along Schedule:
Leather and Lark
October 31st: Ch 6-9
November 7th: Ch 10-12
November 14th: Ch 13-15
November 21st: Ch 16-19
November 28th: No Read Along
December 5th: Ch 20-22
December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 15—Our Nerdiest Thing: Villain Gets The Girl/Guy
Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following:
What makes a good villain?
Are all villains redeemable?
Do you like when the villain gets the girl or guy?
What we are reading, watching and loving
Release news
-Your Love (book 3 in the Merrimack Mavericks hockey series) by Stefanie Blais releases on October 25
-The Road to Ruined - Gods of Tomorrow #2 by Elle Mitchell - Oct 21
Show links:
Join us on Thursday for our read along episode of Leather & Lark, Prologue through chapter 5!
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